Treatments
Oral Surgery
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Getting your wisdom teeth extracted is nothing to worry about. The procedure varies in time from 45 minutes to an hour. We use local anesthetic so you will be completely numb and comfortable.
Conscious sedation is an option for oral surgery, please call us for details. Make sure that you eat before your procedure and bring a friend or family member to drive you home.
Check out our Patient Forms page for care instructions after your oral surgery.
How do I know when I need my wisdom teeth pulled?
Typically wisdom teeth should be extracted between the ages of 16-19. Wisdom teeth decay easily because they can become hard to clean. Crowding can cause structural damage to your bite causing pain and an unsightful smile. Wisdom teeth often need to be extracted prior to orthodontic treatment. Impacted wisdom teeth have increased pathologic risk of cysts and tumors.
